RAK Medical & Health Sciences University has been fortunate to have His Highness as Chancellor. Contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice of the medical and health sciences by supporting research activities conducted by its faculty and students.
Academic Freedom
For the University to function as a harmonious unit, certain guidelines will be established to coordinate and facilitate internal interaction. In addition to clarifying these specific rights and responsibilities, this handbook defines the means by which the violation of these rights and responsibilities will be handled by the University.
Evaluation
Protection against improper disclosure
Freedom of speech and expression
The right to free speech and expression does not include activity that may endanger the safety of any member of this university community, or damage any of the physical facilities of the university community. It does not include any activity that disrupts or impedes the operation of the University or threatens such disruption or disruption.
Student Publications
- Publications of Student Council
- Distribution of Handbills, Posters, Pamphlets and other written material
- Misuse of Cyberspace including Blogging
- Student participation in university governance
In addition, modes of expression, including electronic transmissions, which are illegal or obscene, or which are grossly offensive on matters such as race, colour, national and ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age and disability, are contrary to accepted norms of behavior of the University and will not be acceptable.
Student Records
Identification Cards
Dress Code
Students doing clinical postings, electives and teaching activities outside of RAK-MHSU are required to follow the above dress code rules in a strict manner. Students who do not adhere to the RAKMHSU dress code will be denied access to teaching or learning activities, examination halls, libraries and other academic activities including the clinical postings and also extracurricular activities and shall be subject to disciplinary action as per the University guidelines.
Laboratory Coats
University policy on research
The Research and Ethics Committee of RAKMHSU will communicate its decision to the students through their faculty directory, with a copy marked to the Dean and the Chair. The Research and Ethics Committee of RAKMHSU will communicate its decision to the students through their faculty directory, with a copy marked to the Dean and the Chair.
Policy on Students’ participation in conferences
Students are advised to consult faculty guidelines and submit the abstract / full paper / or poster through the DEAN to the RAKMHSU Research and Ethics Subcommittee of the respective college for approval. Students are advised to consult faculty guides before the article is submitted to the RAKMHSU Research and Ethics Committee for approval.
Participation in University activities
After obtaining approval from RAKMHSU's REC, students could send the abstract/full paper/poster to the conference organizers. The research paper must be submitted to the REC for approval through the faculty guidance and the DEAN.
Participation by students in Conferences/Workshops/Seminars within UAE as delegates
In the event that the University organizes a conference jointly with an external agency outside the University premises, transport will be provided for those University-sponsored students.
Participation by the students in Conferences/ Workshops /Seminars within UAE as presenters of Paper/Poster presentation
The university will provide financial support to a maximum of Dhs 200 per student, in addition to the registration fee of Dhs 200 for each student sponsored by the university to cover the cost of preparing a paper/poster and any other expenses related to the conference. Number of students being sponsored by the university or paper/poster presentation within the UAE depending on the availability of funds for student activities for that particular academic year.
Participation by students in International Conferences / Workshops/
- Students’ participation in University activities
- Counseling Services
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Personality Development Workshop
- Crisis Intervention Assistance
- Career Planning
- Working with Employers, the University will
- Academic Advising .1 Mission
- Structure and nature of the University's Advising
If a team of students worked together to produce a paper/poster, only the first author will be sponsored by the University. The University will provide funds for conferences/workshops/seminars to a maximum extent of DHS 2500 for within Asia and Africa region and DHS 10,000 for other regions of the world for the sponsored student which includes air ticket, accommodation, registration fee etc. Number of students , sponsored by the University for international conferences/workshops/seminars will depend on the availability of funds for student activities for that academic year and this cannot be claimed as an entitlement.
Any student who has not followed the rules and regulations of the university and has received explanatory or disciplinary memos from the dean for doing so is not eligible to participate or sponsor. They must maintain at least 75% of attendance in college professional development and career development programs. Students with less than 75% participation in the above activities are not eligible for university sponsorship.
Students who would like to attend conferences/workshops/seminars at the national and international level, but are not sponsored by the university under this policy, are eligible to participate, provided their participation is pre-approved by the Dean and upon submission of a certificate of participation. presence of the organizers. To help the students take advantage of the opportunities, the university offers counseling services that help the students develop effective tools that can be used in overcoming obstacles to academic progress, explore personal and intellectual strengths and weaknesses, and to learn skills that promote personal development. and intellectual development. Responsibility for the implementation of the university's scientific advisory program lies with the University Scientific Advisory Committee.
Responsibilities of Advisors
The Academic Advisory Committee consists of Deans of the Colleges chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. The responsibilities of the Committee include making recommendations that ensure an efficient system for training faculty to serve as advisers and generally improving the quality of advice at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University. The Committee ensures a flow of information among faculty, students and administration, and supports faculty on requirements of the University of Medical and Health Sciences of the RAK and academic advice.
Participate in assessment of student learning and performance and evaluation of student progress toward established goals. The primary purpose of academic advising is to provide effective guidance so that students can maximize the educational opportunities available at RAKMHSU and make critical decisions regarding education, career, and life goals. Successful academic advising depends on the ability of the advisor and advisee to recognize the nature of the academic advising process and to be jointly accountable in the advising process.
As such, advising can be seen as a way to connect students to campus and help them feel that someone who is their well-wisher is looking out for them as a tutor, teacher, role model, and critic.
Responsibilities of the Advisees
Learning Skills and Tutorial Programs
This service is designed to help students adjust to the demands of university-level work. Such programs help students develop and improve their reading, writing, listening, note-taking and problem-solving skills.
Food Services
Hostel Facilities
Sports Complex
Social and Cultural Activities
Spiritual Facilities
Library
IT Enabled Services and Resources of the University
Campus-wide Wi-Fi connectivity and satellite libraries email account under the university domain, @rakmhsu.ac.ae University Comprehensive Management System [UMS]. The lecture halls are equipped with the High Definition Audio Visual Systems Interactive University website and intranet portal. Follow the guidelines below for efficient access to university IT services and resources.
For better compatibility, access all information resources only through the Mozilla Firefox web browser. Do not access university information resources from public places such as Internet cafes, hotspots, VPN - Hotspotshield, unknown systems and other suspicious places. Please log out of information sources after use or if you are far from the system.
Reset Password: If necessary, contact the IT department personally, along with the university ID card, to reset the password. IT-enabled services and resources are linked to the university's website for easier access RoboCampus - UMS. Click on the required IT-enabled services. Provide credentials to access the service. Log out after using the service without any problems.
University Email Services
RoboCampus – UMS
- University Website
- Copy Center
- Lost and Found
- Parking and Transportation
- Banking Services
- Security
- Student Health Services
- Pharmacy
- Student Council
- Term of Office
- Functions & Objectives
- Eligibility Criteria for Election/ Nomination to the Council
- Other rules and guidelines
- Meetings and Business
- Finance
- Counting of votes
- Amendments
- Introduction
- Student Academic & Professional Integrity
- Academic Honesty
- Student Disciplinary Policies and Procedures
- Disciplinary Code
- Violation of Academic Integrity
- Offences are categorized as, severe, moderate and mild and can result in disciplinary action including warning, reprimand, suspension
- Disciplinary Action Initiated
- Notification and Procedural Interview
- Disciplinary Committee
- Sanctions
- Appeals
- Student Grievance Policy
- Student Grievances Procedure
- Procedures for implementation of grievance redressal .1 Informal Resolution
- Policy on Sexual Harassment
- General Welfare
- Tuition and other Fees
- Tuition Fees for Readmitted and Transferred Students
- Schedule of Payments
- Concession in Tuition Fee
The Office of Student Affairs facilitates the identification and return of lost/found items within the University. For detailed information on transportation, students are advised to contact the Office of Student Affairs. For any health services, students are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Affairs.
Recommendations and decisions of the council will be given by the majority of the members present. The President will convene the regular meetings of the Student Council at least once a month. The Treasurer will maintain a written statement of accounts on behalf of the Student Council and regularly submit such a statement to the Council.
The student disciplinary policies and procedures state the actions that constitute unacceptable behavior for the University's students. The complaint must be submitted to the vice-chancellor no later than five working days after the committee's decision. Complaints or complaints from students to the Student Office must be made responsibly.
If necessary, a tape recording of the hearing will be made and a copy kept by the University. If the oral answer is not satisfactory to the student, he/she must submit a written complaint to the Student Office.
For programs with comprehensive examinations at the end of each semester
Readmitted or transfer students who are not required to take all the courses of the semester in which they were readmitted or transferred, will pay fees only on a pro rata basis according to the total number of credits in the courses they are required to take in that semester. Any student enrolled in a program at RAKMHSU who transfers to another program with higher tuition fees will be considered to have entered the program with the higher fees from Semester I of that program. Therefore, each such student will pay the balance of the highest fee calculated from the first semester.
However, there will be no tuition refund if the student transfers from a program with a higher tuition fee to a program with a lower tuition fee. All one-off payments and all fees for the first semester are paid in full upon enrollment at the University. Payment of tuition and other semester costs for the following semesters is made before the beginning of the semester in full, according to the schedule published by the university from time to time.
For programs with comprehensive examinations at the end of the academic year
For eligible students, only one fee concession (whichever is higher) will be given in a semester
BSN / RNBSN programs are not eligible for any fee concessions
Penalty for Late Payment of Tuition Fee
Refund Policy
Health Insurance
